socket.io parser is a socket.io encoder and decoder written in JavaScript complying with version 5 of socket.io-protocol. A specially crafted Socket.IO packet can trigger an uncaught exception on the Socket.IO server, thus killing the Node.js process. A patch has been released in version 4.2.3.
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CVE-2023-32695 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - socket.io-parser-3.4.1.tgz
socket.io protocol parser
Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/socket.io-parser/-/socket.io-parser-3.4.1.tgz
Path to dependency file: /www/package.json
Path to vulnerable library: /www/node_modules/socket.io-parser/package.json,/node_modules/socket.io-parser/package.json
Dependency Hierarchy: - karma-5.2.3.tgz (Root Library) - socket.io-2.4.0.tgz - :x: **socket.io-parser-3.4.1.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
socket.io parser is a socket.io encoder and decoder written in JavaScript complying with version 5 of socket.io-protocol. A specially crafted Socket.IO packet can trigger an uncaught exception on the Socket.IO server, thus killing the Node.js process. A patch has been released in version 4.2.3.
Publish Date: 2023-05-27
URL: CVE-2023-32695
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://github.com/socketio/socket.io-parser/security/advisories/GHSA-cqmj-92xf-r6r9
Release Date: 2023-05-27
Fix Resolution (socket.io-parser): 3.4.3
Direct dependency fix Resolution (karma): 6.0.0
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